Housing Attorney
Overview
A legal services organization is seeking a Housing Attorney to provide direct legal assistance to individuals and families facing housing instability. The role primarily addresses landlord/tenant issues such as evictions, housing conditions, utilities, and related concerns.
This position involves representing clients in court and administrative proceedings, including virtual housing calendars, and contributes to expanding the organization's housing clinic model regionally. The role also includes outreach, legal education, and collaboration with courts and community partners to enhance access to housing-related legal services.
This is primarily a remote position with occasional in-person duties for court appearances, clinics, outreach, or team collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload focused on housing law, providing client-centered legal representation
- Represent clients in court, administrative hearings, and other legal proceedings
- Provide advice, brief services, and full representation on various housing matters
- Participate in case acceptance, screening, and prioritization
- Conduct legal research to support effective advocacy
- Collaborate with support staff and delegate tasks appropriately
- Deliver legal services through virtual and in-person housing court calendars
- Develop and conduct community legal education and outreach programs
- Participate in and help coordinate legal clinics and intake opportunities
- Assist in creating and distributing client educational materials
- Support training efforts for pro bono and Judicare panel attorneys as needed
- Build and maintain relationships with courts and community partners
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, funder requirements (including LSC), and timekeeping standards
- Participate in special projects and organizational initiatives as assigned
Location
Primarily remote with occasional in-person responsibilities for court appearances, clinics, outreach, or team collaboration.